After two quiet seasons to begin his NBA career, Johnson burst onto the scene in 2023-24, averaging 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 made three-pointers in 33.7 minutes per game. He was also efficient for a 22-year-old, posting 51.1/35.5/72.8 shooting splits. However, the 2021 No. 20 overall pick struggled to stay on the court, missing a 14-game stretch to end the 2023 calendar year due to a wrist injury before sitting out 13 of Atlanta's final 21 games because of an ankle sprain. Health will be Johnson's biggest concern heading into 2024-25, but there's also a litany of wings who need playing time, including No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and 2019 No. 4 overall pick De'Andre Hunter. On the flip side, Atlanta moved on from a high-usage player in Dejounte Murray this offseason, sending him to New Orleans in exchange for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance and two future first-round picks. Johnson figures to have a starting spot secured to start 2024-25, but if he misses extended time due to an injury again, he may fall down the pecking order fast. Johnson wasn't elite in any single category during his breakout campaign, and due to missed games, he finished 96th in eight-category leagues. However, the 6-foot-8 forward is solid in every category and could flirt with first-round value if he stays healthy all season.
